10 Things to Do in the D this Weekend - Aug 27-29, 2016

1. Spend some time at the Chesterfield Arts & Music Festival.
2. Feel the thrill of the racetrack during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400.
3. Taste more than 150 wines at the Wine and Food Festival.
4. Watch powerboats make waves at the UAW GM Hydrofest Detroit.
5. Bring your furry friend to a Dog Party and Parade.
6. Tie up your sneakers and Walk for Education.
7. Let your taste buds run wild at the Burger Brawl 2016.
8. Enjoy high flying stunts and demonstrations at the Oakland County International Airport Air Show and Open House.
9. Experience the culture of southwest Detroit at the Fiesta Del Rio.
10. Help celebrate the city of Warren with a birthday bash.

Kickoff List from Crain's Detroit Business. Add you suggestions below.

The Hazel Park Art Fair is this Saturday and Sunday at Green Acres Park.

We have plans to bike ride on Belle Isle on Saturday. Does anyone know if the boat racers will prevent us from riding on to the island over the bridge? How about parking on the island near the fountain and riding around?

Looks like there's also something called the DirtyBird BBQ on Belle Isle all weekend.

It's been a while since I have been to Belle Isle on Hydroplane race Sunday but the main drawback was slowed traffic particularly in the area of the beach. In other words if you are park on the Canadian side it will be quiet.

I imagine a lot of people will slow down for the pay booths which could cause back up. If you have a state park pass [a little P on your tags] you can simply drive past them, but first timers don't know that.

Best advice is to come early, stay away from the beach and the road along it. There are alternate routes through the forest and center of the island.